How far is Macon, GA from Americus, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Americus, GA is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Macon County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Americus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Americus.
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Start on Mulberry Street
91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Hardeman Avenue
874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
28.6 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Marshallville Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Marshallville Road
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Walnut Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto North Lee Street
100 m · 7 sec · North Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Americus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Americus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Americus?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marshallville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Macon and 36.7 miles from Americus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Americus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Americus. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.33 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Americus (-84.23269, 32.07239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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